Which factors should the nurse assess to determine a patient's ability to learn?

A) Developmental capabilities and physical capabilities.
B) Sociocultural background and motivation.
C) Psychosocial adaptation to illness and active participation.
D) Stage of grieving and overall physical health.

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Elizabeth Thiele · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Developmental and physical capabilities reflect a person's ability to learn.Sociocultural background,motivation,psychosocial adaptation to illness,and active participation are factors in readiness to learn.Readiness to learn is also related to the stage of grieving.Overall physical health does reflect ability to learn;however,because it is paired here with stage of grieving (which is a readiness to learn factor),this is a wrong answer.

Which factors should the nurse assess to determine a patient's ability to learn?

A) Developmental capabilities and physical capabilities.
B) Sociocultural background and motivation.
C) Psychosocial adaptation to illness and active participation.
D) Stage of grieving and overall physical health.

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Which factors should the nurse assess to determine a patient's ability to learn?A) Developmental capabilities and physical capabilities.B) Sociocultural background and motivation.C) Psychosocial adaptation to illness and active participation.D) Stage of grieving and overall physical health.

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Which factors should the nurse assess to determine a patient's ability to learn?

A) Developmental capabilities and physical capabilities.
B) Sociocultural background and motivation.
C) Psychosocial adaptation to illness and active participation.
D) Stage of grieving and overall physical health.